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It's inarguable that moving towards the cloud is beneficial for many businesses. In fact, it's become the de facto standard for organizations of all industries and sizes. But that doesn't make the process of migration a simple one; a poorly executed migration can result in administrative headaches, business interruption, and even lost data. With that in mind, here are four of the biggest cloud migration pitfalls and how to avoid them.

What happens when your organization's services go down overnight? If you have no method of dealing with this, there are two scenarios: either incredibly high over-time costs, or dealing with the system during the work day. 24/7 helpdesk support services ensure that your organization can keep working around-the-clock and that every issue is dealt with as it comes up, avoiding a potentially disastrous cascade of failures.

When is it time to consider a co-managed IT solution? If you feel that your organization is currently outpacing your IT department in terms of growth, then the solution may not be to add more staff to your existing IT department. Instead, the solution may be to take advantage of the benefits of co-management. Through co-managed solutions, an organization will be able to leverage the power of its internal IT team for growth and innovation, while handing over many of its day-to-day tasks to an experienced partner.

When selecting an MSP, there are a lot of factors to consider. As a mid-sized business, your organization is likely looking towards growth and development. Your business requires enterprise-grade technology -- but not at enterprise-grade prices. An MSP can help you with all of this, but first you need to find the right partner.

If you're looking for infrastructure as a service (IaaS), one of the easiest ways to make that transition is through a managed IT infrastructure service. A managed service provider will be able to get your organization started right away -- but first, let's discuss what IaaS is and its advantages.

A managed service provider is the obvious choice if your business needs IT help -- but how much is it going to cost you? If you've been looking into MSP pricing, you may be getting a little confused... but you don't need to worry. Managed service pricing models can initially seem complex, but that can actually much better for your organization.

Should you manage your own network operations or outsource it to a third party? It all depends on your organization's current infrastructure and unique needs. For most businesses, a managed IT service will be able to provide a superior level of service and care -- while also saving an organization substantial sums of money. Here’s how.

You already have a strong internal IT team. But that doesn't mean that a managed service provider (MSP) can't help -- far from it. An IT MSP isn't just for organizations that don't want to rely upon their internal IT staff. The benefits of an MSP are far-reaching, even for organizations that already have an IT team and strategy in place. Here are some of the ways an MSP can help your business drive results -- and help your IT department move forward.

Businesses throughout all industries have always seen certain benefits from adopting managed service providers (MSPs) -- but it is now more than ever that they are growing to rely upon them. The way that business is being done is changing -- as are the threats that modern businesses face. Here are a few of the reasons why an MSP isn't just a good idea; it's a necessary one in today’s environment.

Technology changes quickly -- and managed service providers (MSPs) need to evolve to keep up. Businesses looking for an IT MSP company are going to have considerably different expectations from year to year; a failure to meet these expectations could lead to a business being left behind. So what should a modern business be looking for in an MSP?